Faculty Q&A: Kenneth Sawyer
The director and faculty member discusses his professional career, directing ‘Scenes from The Odyssey,’ the most rewarding aspect of teaching and more.
getting to know
Author: Stacey Rizzo
Alumni Q&A: Mona Chatterjee Raffle BA ’03
The Director of E-Commerce for L’Oréal shares about being an SDA supporter, how students can prepare themselves for the professional world and more.
q&a
A toast to the new building project kicks off renovations
A Drama Center groundbreaking celebration on Feb. 12 was held on site with a few friends and supporters of the School. The event marks the next chapter for the School as building renovations are set to begin.
celebration
Art or Science? Dance or Math? USC Students Can — and Do — Choose Both
SDA student Rafael “Rafi” Perez brings his language and acting talents together. The BA major and many other Trojans are pursuing seemingly divergent subjects at USC.
doubling up
Five powerful plays to read about the Black American experience, recommended by the SDA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
For this Black History Month, we asked the School’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to share a list of works about the Black American experience.
must reads
Virginia Ross is ready to retire — really, this time
After delaying her departure to help see the School through a pandemic, SDA’s longtime associate dean of business affairs will say goodbye in 2022.
After delaying her retirement to help see the School through a pandemic, SDA’s longtime associate dean of business affairs will say goodbye early this semester.
longtime Trojan
Faculty Q&A: Takeshi Kata
The scenic designer, associate professor and SDA head of design shares about his recent work on Broadway, what makes the design faculty special, his teaching style and more.
q&a
Student Q&A: Zoe McCracken
The BFA ’24 technical direction major and music industry minor discusses an impactful project, being in Los Angeles, the faculty and more in our 10 Questions series with current students.
10 questions
Five plays to read for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Associate Professor of Theatre Practice and playwright Paula Cizmar shares a short list of plays that shed light on the issue of human trafficking.
must reads
Front & Center: Career Center
A video spotlight of the School of Dramatic Arts' Career Center, making SDA the first drama school to have a dedicated career center.
A video spotlight of the School of Dramatic Arts’ Career Center, making SDA the first drama school to have a dedicated career center.
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